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Address:
101 Main Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Neighborhood:
Santa Cruz

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Casablanca Bistro Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.casablanca-santacruz.com
Phone: (831) 426-9063
Cuisine: American
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes

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Parking: No

A word from Casablanca Bistro

Casablanca Bistro is a Northern Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA.

Casablanca Bistro

3.5

17 $30 and under restaurant

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12 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

12 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

romantic(9)
scenic view(8)
special occasion(7)

neighborhood gem(6)
fit for foodies(5)
notable wine list(3)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (12)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We booked a table for lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We booked a table for lunch on Easter but the restaurant was closed so we had dinner in the bar. We enjoyed our food, but look forward to dining in the restaurant."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

CASABLANCA

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Restaurant is elevated offering a fantastic view of Santa Cruz beach, wharf, and Boardwalk. Seating arranged on a split level allowing for all tables to have view. The focaccio bread accompanied by a pesto spread was excellent. Full bar allowed for cocktails, the wine selection was moderate, but well appointed with local and European selections. Appetizers were unique combining a euro-mediteranian fusion. The octopus carpacio was a delicacy, thinly sliced, and combined with finely cut select greens small pieces of grapefruit made this dish exquisite. The roasted duck was combined with small greens and fresh grapes allowing for the different flavors to enhance the duck to its fullest, it was flavorful, but balanced, an exquisite dish."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was great! I had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was great! I had the duck, which was superb, my date had the lamb which was very good. Homeade noodles with the broth from the lamb. However, the lamb said there were Santa Cruz Wild Mushrooms in the dish, which there were not. However, the lamb said there were Santa Cruz Wild Mushrooms in the dish, which there were not. I had the sweet corn Creme Brule (yes, sweet corn). It was good but it was suppose to be topped with a pistachio topping, which it was missing. Though the Creme Brule was very good, it was a little thin and the burnt sugar top didn't crunch as it should."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Meh

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I wanted to like this restaurant but, it was very disappointing. Cheap decor, mediocre food at best and unrefined service . You definitely aren't getting what you paid for. Our Entrees had no taste and it took forever just to get the glass of wine I ordered. This restaurant could use a make over as well as training in fine dining."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

New ownership has done a great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"New ownership has done a great job up-dating the menu of a Santa Cruz landmark, my wife and used our dinner there as a belated Valentine and couldn't have been more satisfied.
Even though we had an appetizer, salads, entree and dessert we weren't over stuffed nor did we have to bring home left-overs (as is ususally the case when dining out)Bravo and we look forward to sharing this experience with our friends!"

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Starry Night at Casablanca

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Needing a special place for Valentine's dinner, and having heard good things about Casablanca years ago, I made my reservation. There were no reviews but I hoped for the best and was not disappointed. Our service was polite, frienedly and the timing of each service was perfect. Such a refreshing change from other Santa Cruz eateries. The wine list is ok. The food was artfully presented, perfectly seasoned and the correct temperature. Portions are not big, but appropriate, and we were satisfied. I plan to make it a valentine's tradition to dine at Casablanca."